We taste-tested hundreds of new healthy snacks to find the best 24 on the market

We shouldn't say which chocolate-coated, caramel- and peanut-filled candy bar this tastes like... but nearly all of our samplers noted the similarity. You won't miss the corn syrup and preservatives, though ($5 for an 8.5-ounce bag).

Nutrition score per serving: 100 calories, 6g fat per bar

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Snack Attack!

Hundreds of new snacks hit grocery store shelves each year. Unfortunately, you can't taste-test them all, but we can—and did. The result: 24 tasty and good-for-you noshes that address every craving and situation, from crowd-pleasing chips to late-night nibbles and sweet treats. So dig in!

What made our winners SHAPE-worthy? In addition to being delicious, each serving contains:

200 or fewer calories
No high-fructose corn syrup 0 grams of trans fats
No more than 3.5 grams of saturated fat
No more than 400 milligrams of sodium

Note: Special consideration was given to snacks with pre-portioned packaging, whole grains, reduced sugar, and extra vitamins and minerals.

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"Give me more!" demanded one editor. And after a nibble of these sweet and salty morsels, you'll understand why. Try them on their own or as a topping for plain yogurt ($6 for 6 bags).

Nutrition score per serving: 100 calories, 8g fat per 0.67-ounce bag

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Cascadian Farm Crunchy Oats & Honey Granola Bars

Winner for: Best Office Bites

This fresh-tasting classic has just seven ingredients (and they're all things you can pronounce). Each package comes with two bars, so you can enjoy them twice in one workday ($4.50 for 5 pouches).

Nutrition score per serving: 180 calories, 7g fat per 2-bar pouch

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Chobani Fig With Orange Zest Greek Yogurt Bite

Winner for: Best Office Bites

It's hard to believe one 100-calorie snack can supply 8 grams of protein, but Chobani's new Bite line makes it happen. With its sophisticated flavor profile, this yogurt "tastes like a decadent dessert" ($3 for 4 cups).

A generous caramel ripple runs through light vanilla ice cream in this no-sugar-added indulgence. Who needs the Good Humor man? ($5 for 8 bars)

Nutrition score per serving: 70 calories, 3.5g fat per bar

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Orville Redenbacher's Pop Crunch Cheddar & Caramel Mix

Winner for: Best Nights Bites

When a sweet nibble alone just won't cut it, reach for this popcorn covered with sticky caramel and savory cheese. "It takes care of all my cravings!" said a judge ($3 for a 6-ounce bag).

Nutrition score per serving: 140 calories, 5g fat for 2/3 cup

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Unreal 8 Nougat Bars

Winner for: Best Nights Bites

We shouldn't say which chocolate-coated, caramel- and peanut-filled candy bar this tastes like... but nearly all of our samplers noted the similarity. You won't miss the corn syrup and preservatives, though ($5 for an 8.5-ounce bag).

Nutrition score per serving: 100 calories, 6g fat per bar

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Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Greek Frozen Yogurt

Winner for: Best Nights Bites

"Better than ice cream!" marveled one fan of this velvety indulgence. Others appreciated the pre-portioned size, which offers "the ideal amount of sweetness for a before-bed treat" ($3.50 for 3 cups).

Nutrition score per serving: 100 calories, 2g fat per cup

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Ginny Bakes Organic Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Love

Winner for: Best Nights Bites

These crunchy, chocolatey cookies reminded a happy snacker of her mom's family recipe. But this lighter version is guaranteed to be a lot easier on your waistline ($7 for a 7-ounce box).

Nutrition score per serving: 70 calories, 3.5g fat per cookie

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Oh Boy! Oberto All Natural Spicy Sweet Beef Jerky

Winner for: Best Post-Gym Bites

This meaty and "spicy with a kick" hunger buster is loaded with 12 grams of protein and has 30 percent less sodium than most of its competitors ($6 for a 3.25-ounce pouch).

Nutrition score per serving: 80 calories, 1g fat for 1 ounce

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Mini Babybel Mozzarella

Winner for: Best Post-Gym Bites

The familiar red-wax package has a new flavor hiding inside: mozzarella! Testers lauded the smooth texture, and we like that it provides 20 percent of your daily calcium needs ($5 for 10 pieces).

Nutrition score per serving: 50 calories, 3.5g fat per piece

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David Roasted & Salted Almonds

Winner for: Best Post-Gym Bites

Less is definitely more with these heart-healthy nuts. Our staff loved that a light dusting of salt (just 45mg of sodium per serving) was the only addition to this pick ($3 for a 5.25-ounce bag).

Nutrition score per serving: 180 calories, 15g fat for 1 ounce

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Promax Fit 'N Crisp Vanilla Marshmallow Bar

Winner for: Best Post-Gym Bites

This chewy rice treat has something its famous snap-crackle-pop cousin doesn't: protein, and lots of it (13 grams!) ($2 each).